
Overview
"Richard Olstein, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with additional fellowship training in interventional cardiology. Dr. Olstein believes in a patient-centered model of care. This is one where the physician-patient relationship is collaborative, and the uniqueness of each patient and their values are acknowledged when a decision or treatment plan is made. It is a relationship that is open, honest and of mutual respect. For Dr. Olstein, the health and wellbeing of his patients is the ""North Star"" that guides all that he does in medicine.Dr. Olstein offers access to comprehensive heart care, close to home for patients in or near Burien, West Seattle, Des Moines, or Vashon Island, including leading-edge heart procedures such as protected percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This innovative procedure makes coronary stenting safer for high-risk patients.Dr. Olstein is a member of the American College of Cardiology.Away from work, he enjoys cooking, hiking, golfing, cycling, traveling and spending time with family.".
Dr. Olstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of May Thurner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Short QT Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Brugada Syndrome, and Heart Attack.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
16233 Sylvester Road SW, Suite 260, Burien, WA 98166
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Franciscan Cardiovascular Associates At St. Michael
Abdul Saidi, MD, is a cardiologist who specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease, with a focus on coronary artery disease and valve disease in adults.Dr. Saidi treats patients as family. He takes the time to answer questions, address concerns and ensure patients are well-informed about their health issues. He strives to ensure excellent communication with referring physicians, patients and their family.Dr. Saidi is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Dr. Saidi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of May Thurner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Short QT Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Franciscan Cardiovascular Associates At St. Michael
Patrick Goleski, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified cardiologist who offers general and interventional cardiology for adults. His clinical interests include chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention and complex coronary artery disease. He is certified in comprehensive adult echocardiography.Dr. Goleski provides his patients with high-quality care driven by research, evidence-based medicine and best-practices that is consistent with each individual's wishes and values. He believes lifestyle modification and risk factor reduction are paramount, while medication and procedural therapies are important adjuncts.Dr. Goleski is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Dr. Goleski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of May Thurner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Pulmonary Edema, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.
Franciscan Cardiovascular Associates At St. Michael
Satyavardhan Pulukurthy, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a cardiologist with board certifications in cardiology, interventional cardiology and internal medicine. Dr. Pulukurthy strives to treat all of his patients with skill and compassion, listening to their concerns and providing a customized care plan. He likes to put his patients at ease by being friendly and approachable, and ensuring them that his knowledge and expertise will help achieve excellent outcomes.Given his broad knowledge and multi-specialty background, he prefers to treat his patients using a comprehensive approach considering the interrelationship of both the cardiac and vascular systems. Dr. Pulukurthy believes that aggressive treatment of risk factors achieves immense reduction in cardiovascular disease, incorporating the principle of prevention is better than a cure. Dr. Pulukurthy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of May Thurner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AtherosclerosisDr. Olstein isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Olstein isDistinguished. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Heart AttackDr. Olstein isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Olstein isDistinguished. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Olstein isAdvanced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AnginaDr. Olstein isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Olstein isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Olstein isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Olstein isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Olstein isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Olstein isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Olstein isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Olstein isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Olstein isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)


